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Female Figure (Mwali)

Kwere, 1933-1966

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Kwere

Female Figure (Mwali)

Kwere

Female Figure (Mwali)

Kwere, 1933-1966

Physical Qualities Wood, 4 9/16 × 1 9/16 × 1 1/2 in. (11.6 × 4 × 3.8 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Nancy and Robert H. Nooter, Washington, D.C.
Object Number 1994.263

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Kwere

2000–2000

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